# 27 CFR § 555.186: Seizure or forfeiture

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-27-555.186

## Section

- **Citation:** 27 CFR § 555.186
- **Heading:** Seizure or forfeiture
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 27—Alcohol, Tobacco Products and Firearms > CHAPTER II—BUREAU OF ALCOHOL, TOBACCO, FIREARMS, AND EXPLOSIVES, DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE > SUBCHAPTER C—EXPLOSIVES > PART 555—COMMERCE IN EXPLOSIVES > Subpart J—Marking of Plastic Explosives

## Text

Any plastic explosive that does not contain a detection agent in violation of 18 U.S.C. 842(l)-(n) is subject to seizure and forfeiture, and all provisions of 19 U.S.C. 1595a, relating to seizure, forfeiture, and disposition of merchandise introduced or attempted to be introduced into the U.S. contrary to law, shall extend to seizures and forfeitures under this subpart. See § 72.27 of this chapter for regulations on summary destruction of plastic explosives that do not contain a detection agent.
[T.D. ATF-387, 62 FR 8378, Feb. 25, 1997]

## Nearby sections

- [27 CFR § 555.1 § 555.1 Scope of regulations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-27-555.1.md)
- [27 CFR § 555.2 § 555.2 Relation to other provisions of law.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-27-555.2.md)
- [27 CFR § 555.11 § 555.11 Meaning of terms.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-27-555.11.md)
- [27 CFR § 555.21 § 555.21 Forms prescribed.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-27-555.21.md)
- [27 CFR § 555.22 § 555.22 Alternate methods or procedures; emergency variations from requirements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-27-555.22.md)
- [27 CFR § 555.23 § 555.23 List of explosive materials.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-27-555.23.md)
- [27 CFR § 555.24 § 555.24 Right of entry and examination.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-27-555.24.md)
- [27 CFR § 555.25 § 555.25 Disclosure of information.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-27-555.25.md)
- [27 CFR § 555.26 § 555.26 Prohibited shipment, transportation, receipt, possession, or distribution of explosive materials.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-27-555.26.md)
- [27 CFR § 555.28 § 555.28 Stolen explosive materials.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-27-555.28.md)
- [27 CFR § 555.29 § 555.29 Unlawful storage.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-27-555.29.md)
- [27 CFR § 555.30 § 555.30 Reporting theft or loss of explosive materials.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-27-555.30.md)
- [27 CFR § 555.31 § 555.31 Inspection of site accidents or fires; right of entry.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-27-555.31.md)
- [27 CFR § 555.32 § 555.32 Special explosive devices.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-27-555.32.md)

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